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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.66, 388.02 and 136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.66, 388.02 and 136.80 is: 205.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.66 : 388.02 = 136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.66/388.02 = 136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.66x = 388.02 × 136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.66x = 53,081.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,081.14/258.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.22

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